Sham of the Sea

Chapter 30

Y/N awoke somewhere in the middle of the night to a painful pull in her lower body, making a little noise in protest. When she clearly lifted her head to look around, she was still alone in that cabin of Jennie's, and it was also still dark out.

She gave another confused whine when the pain did not stop, scrambling over to lit a lantern. She checked her own body, finding no reasons as to why she's hurting so much but it did not stop at all, she continued squirming against the pain.

So she went out to find Ryujin and ask her about it. She might have caught some dangerous sickness, who could know.

With pitiful little steps, Y/N stepped over the deck, already focused on the scuttle when she noticed someone sitting leaned against a mast, snoring away peacefully. The pale moon fell on their red hair.

Y/N grin despite her situation. She waddled over, crouching down next to Yeji."Hey, Yeji. Wake up." she gently poked the other's shoulder until the pirate's eyelashes fluttered, a yawn escaping her lips.

"Why? Something wrong?" Yeji's voice was deep and groggy from sleep.

Y/N's smile turned into a grimace when her guts clenched in pain again. "What are you doing out here?"

"Guarding the ship, obviously. What about you, Prince Swab?"

Yeji was such a great guard. Y/N felt very protected.

With a chuckle, Y/N ruffled the pirate's hair, making her whine and swat lazily at her. "I can see that. I was going to search for Ryujin, my stomach hurts." she also explained herself, seeing Yeji regard her a bit more carefully.

"Are you pregnant again? Or is it more like hunger hurting?"

Y/N flicked at Yeji's arm, making the other woman laugh. "No it's... I don't know, there's no injury or blood, just pain."

Yeji blinked. And blinked again. Then she let her head fall back with a tired groan. "Oh, Captain. She forgot to get you that poison, huh? Idiot."

"Poison?"

"Yeah, we had to drink poison to be able to kill those shadows. Don't ask me for details. I don't know that creepy magic stuff. Let's get you some before she slices your neck too by accident."

Yeji stood up with a groan about how old she was, leading the way back to the cabin.

So it was the other Y/N's pain. But why does It feel....odd. It was a pain shooting all through her groin at certain intervals. It did not seem like she was being killed. It rather feel like the exact thing she had been talking about not that long ago. Like a painful round of sex.

Y/N tried not to go there, not to let her thoughts stray too far but she failed, a creeping seed of doubt settling in her heart. It felt ugly, the emotion seizing her and she quickly concentrated on Yeji and the clear drink the pirate was handing her.

She had to trust Jennie.

"Feel better?"

The pain subsided within a few minutes but Y/N still felt numb, her head blocked. "Yeah. Thanks for probably saving my life."

Yeji gave a bright grin. "No problem, Matey! Try to rest some more, Captain has a lot to talk about with you." she stepped out again before Y/N could answer, probably going back to her vital job of manning the deck.

It took Y/N a while to fall asleep again.

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When Y/N woke up the next day, the bright light of the sun was already streaming into the room, making her groan. She turned around with a huff, facing the wall but her body collided with something soft, keeping her from it.